Deep Dark Blue
Bronson, 2024
8/10
The brainchild of the Italian singer-songwriter and musician Francesca Morello, as R.Y.F. these songs display suffering and healing, where some excellent guests help flesh out the diverse climate.
“Blue” starts the listen with a stylish, pop mood, where the soulful vocals are met with buzzing synth and Moor Mother’s well timed voice, and “Lies” follows with no lack of beats that fuel the electro-pop flavor.
Further still, “Run Run Run” touches on post-punk, where the expressive pipes segue into a burst of animated and loud melodies, while “Violent Hopes” is a more intimate moment that showcases the power of Morello’s voice amid a haunting delivery.
Arriving near the end, “Sirene” is drenched in ambience, sounding almost like an underwater experience, and “Deep Dark” exits the listen with Alos on board for a closer shrouded in mystery, manipulated voices and an eerie backdrop.
A highly atypical record, the strategic use of electro-punk, alt-metal guitars bits and industrial like dirge that’s matched by singing that parallels Whitney Houston or Nina Simone keeps us enthralled from beginning to end.
Travels well with: Lovataraxx- Sophomore; Ella Ronen- The Girl With No Skin